Is CHOPPED COMPLETE SALAD KIT, SOUTHWEST STYLE Gluten Free?


Ingredients
VEGETABLE BLEND (GREEN CABBAGE, ROMAINE LETTUCE, CARROTS, KALE, RED CABBAGE, GREEN ONIONS, INGREDIENTS MAY VARY BY SEASON), CHIPOTLE RANCH DRESSING (SOYBEAN OIL, CULTURED BUTTERMILK, DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, FIRE ROASTED TOMATO, SUGAR, EGG YOLK, SALT, WHITE WINE VINEGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: DRIED RED BELL PEPPER, CHIPOTLE PEPPER, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, TOMATO PASTE, SPICE, CHIPOTLE CHILI PEPPER, DRIED GREEN ONION, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], MUSTARD FLOUR, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, CHILI POWDER [CHILI PEPPER, SPICE, SALT, GARLIC], ONION JUICE POWDER, PAPRIKA [COLOR]), CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, RENNET], POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING], NATAMYCIN [MOLD INHIBITOR]), BLUE AND YELLOW TORTILLA STRIPS (BLUE AND YELLOW CORN MASA FLOUR, SUNFLOWER AND/OR SAFFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT).
What is a Gluten Free diet?
A gluten-free diet excludes all foods containing gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives. It's essential for people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wheat allergy, as consuming gluten can trigger inflammation and digestive issues. Common gluten-containing foods include bread, pasta, cereals, and baked goods, though many gluten-free alternatives now exist using rice, corn, or almond flour. Beyond medical necessity, some people choose a gluten-free lifestyle for perceived health benefits, though experts emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced diet rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals when eliminating gluten-containing grains.


